The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has decided to fly the Swedish flag at half-mast for Sven Göran Eriksson.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino gave the directive in a statement posted on the X handle of the world’s football governing body media following the death of Eriksson.
Former England manager, Eriksson passed away on Monday at the age of 76, having battled pancreatic cancer.
“FIFA President Gianni Infantino: I am deeply saddened to learn of Sven-Göran Eriksson’s passing,” the FIFA Media wrote.
“As a coach, Sven-Göran was both a great innovator and a true ambassador of our beautiful game, winning domestic competitions in three different European countries together with two successes at continental level with IFK Göteborg and S.S. Lazio.
“A global influence, his career also included coaching national teams from four different continents with time spent in charge of England, Mexico, Côte d’Ivoire and the Philippines.
“As a football person, he always led with enthusiasm and with a smile. On behalf of FIFA and our global community, I send my condolences to Sven-Göran’s family and friends at this difficult time. RIP.
“Swedish flag flying at half-mast at the home of FIFA in Zürich in memory of Sven Göran Eriksson.”
Eriksson was, meanwhile, able to fulfil a life-long dream recently of managing at Anfield in March 2024.
The Swede also managed Premier League giants, Manchester City and Italian Serie A club, Lazio during an illustrious coaching career.
